Today is St. Nicholas Day. December has several days that call for celebration, although I unfortunately missed National Pie Day on December 1. However, it is not too late to celebrate St. Nicholas Day today. There are any number of days to celebrate if you want to check out National Day Calendar. There is even a National Lutefisk Day on December 9th. Most Minnesotans know that Lutefisk is very much an acquired taste, and one that I can honestly say I never acquired. But I did learn that Madison, Minnesota is the "lutefisk capital of the world." In addition to St. Nicholas Day, the same folks that celebrate lutefisk also celebrate Santa Lucia Day, and that is next Saturday, also known as the "festival of lights." Other noteworthy dates this month in addition to Christmas: Hanukkah, December 14-22; Winter Solstice, December 21, Boxing Day, December 26; Kwanzaa, December 26-January 1. And for my librarian friends out there, don't forget to mark your calendars for December 10 - Dewey Decimal Day, a celebration of Melvin Dewey's birthday. And I definitely don't want to leave cat lovers outs, so please check out National Cat Herders Day, December 15. And feeling a little grinchy this year? There's a day for you too! National Humbug Day on December 21. And I also just discovered a new personal favorite, National Eggnog Day on December 24. So you see, there is a lot to celebrate in December! Find your special day and enjoy! And if you feel like sharing just what day rang your bell, please share in the comments section. Ho, Ho, Ho!
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